last edited Dec 11, 2019
Introducing the Prairies
Location Map of Prairies
Prairies
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Overview
Key Facts
- Type of place: tourist region.
- Location: in west-central Canada, bordering the United States.
- Local time: The Prairies are split between "Central Time" for Saskatchewan or Manitoba () and "Mountain Time" for Alberta ().
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- Lowest point: sea level.
- Coastline:
Tourism
While not necessarily the most tourist-heavy regions, these three central provinces offer plenty of parks and nature reserves with their unique wildlife (bears, bison, wolves...) and landscapes of prairies, hills, mountains, forests, and lakes. Here and there, a few (rare) cities like Calgary, Edmonton, or Winnipeg remain the most pleasant and interesting.
Travel Essentials
- Destination:
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- Backpacker daily budget:
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- Best time for climate/crowds/prices:
- Interests (out of ): Nature ; Adventure /; Culture ; Relaxation/Holidays .
- Website: